Disability Support Worker Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Disability Support Workers in Sydney earn a median salary of $79,860 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $69,427 and $106,704. That sits 16% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 81 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 14% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +12 listings vs last month
💰 Disability Support Worker · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$69,427 – $106,704
Median: $79,860
Jun $79k
Jul $79k
→ Stable

Based on 2-month data, short-term movement only.

Mid level $69,427 – $106,704
Overall $69k–$106k Mid $69k–$106k $67k $75k $84k $92k $101k $109k
High confidence 81 listings (+12 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 81 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 54.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 45.2% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $69,427 Median  $79,860 $106,704  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney pays disability support workers $79,000, second lowest of the six markets here, behind Newcastle at $85,000 and the $80,000 cluster of Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne. The median moved $820 while listings rose from 69 to 81. At 55% salary disclosure this is a well-evidenced figure. The $106,000 ceiling is the second highest in this report, reflecting complex care and behaviour support roles.

Take Home Pay (based on median $79,860)

Weekly (net)
~$1,189
Monthly (net)
~$5,153
Annual (net)
~$61,841
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,043

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Disability Support Worker in Sydney?
Entry is $69,000, with a Certificate III in Individual Support, an NDIS worker screening check and a driver's licence as the baseline. Medication endorsement and complex behaviour support competencies lift pay within the band. Most listings are full-time award positions rather than casual shifts.
Is $79,860 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $79,000 a disability support worker earns 15.9% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,189 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Newcastle pays $6,000 more at far lower living costs, which is a strong regional argument. The high $106,000 ceiling is the redeeming feature here.
How much does a Senior Disability Support Worker make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $106,000, reached through team leader, house supervisor or behaviour support roles. Behaviour support practitioners in Sydney earn $98,000 as a median, so that specialisation is the clearest structured step. Positive Behaviour Support training is the qualification NDIS providers fund separately.

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Disability Support Worker salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $79,860 0%
Newcastle $85,000 +6%
Adelaide $80,028 ~same
Brisbane $80,000 ~same
Melbourne $80,000 ~same

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